Registering on World Chess is free. With a free account, you can already play rated games and get your Online Elo. To get a FIDE ID, World Chess Titles and other extra features, upgrade to a Pro plan.
Already have an account? Skip to Step 2.
Step 1 — Create a free account
On the website: click Register in the upper right corner.
In the app: tap Register at the top of the screen.
Sign up with your Apple, Google or Facebook account, or with your email.
Step 2 — Choose a plan
Click Upgrade to PRO in the top right corner of the website, or go straight to the plans page.
Choose Gold, Platinum or Black, and pick monthly or yearly billing. Not sure which plan you need? See World Chess membership plans: Gold, Platinum and Black.
Step 3 — Start your free trial or pay
First-time subscribers get a 7-day free trial. Click Try for $0, choose your payment method and fill in the details. You won't be charged until the trial ends, and we'll remind you 2 days before. See How does the World Chess free trial work?
Want your paid subscription to start right away? Turn on Skip free trial at checkout.
Done! Your Pro features are now active.
Step 4 — Connect your FIDE ID (Platinum and Black)
With Platinum or Black, connect your FIDE ID to get your Online Elo on fide.com and earn World Chess Titles. Click your avatar → Connect your FIDE ID, and follow the steps in How to get or connect your FIDE ID?
Note: you can connect your FIDE ID only after your first payment, not during the free trial. If you're subscribing to connect your FIDE ID, turn on Skip free trial at checkout. Already started a trial with a card on the website? Contact us at support@worldchess.com and we'll end it early.